GOLD 2016 Programme

Method/ Duration	Date	​Location	Content
​Classroom Full day	29 Sept	​Coleraine	AM - Introductions, Structure of TrailShadow Exped training, “Participant/Parent 'Supervisor Agreement”, Admin, 20 conditions PM - Clothing and gear, Fitness requirements, Rucksack packing, Nutrition, Personal fitness programme planning.
Hill Full day	8 Oct	Glenariff	Assessment hike
Class/Hill 2xHalf day	​30 Oct	​Dungonnel	​Compass, Maps, bearings and contours. (Where there are more than 7 candidates agree Team membership) Navigation games, search scenario
Hill Full day	12/13 Nov	Springwell forest	Following a route, leadership of a group, timing and pacing, camp cooking.
Classroom Full day	19 Nov	TBC	Team Self-Review. Review practice route. Draft their Expedition route, menu plans and confirmation of the expedition Aim.
Hill Full day	3/4 Dec	Garron Plateau	Moorland navigation, ticking-off, Improved timing, First Aid Scenario and emergency procedures on the hill.
Hill Full day	7/8 Jan	Trostan​	Reading contours, Walking on steep ground. Flora and fauna awareness. Adverse weather camp skills, Leave No Trace training.
Class/Hill 2xHalf day	28/29 Jan	TBC	Blue Form draft, planning expedition Aim research and presentation. First Aid, camp craft theory, Repeat: Reading contours, Walking on steep ground
Overnight Camp	18/19 Feb	Mournes	Longer legs, Camp craft, Care of the environment, night navigation
Poor Weather Alternative	4/5 March	Mournes	Blue form confirmation, amend or confirm detail of exped route and aim research.
Practice	18-21 April	Donegal Mts.	4 days and 3 nights,
Correction Day	13 May	TBC	To address any issues identified during the practice
Exped	June - After Exams	​Derryveagh	4 days and 3 nights, unaccompanied gathering data for presentation.

Candidates will receive individual fitness programme advice and may join TrailShadow instructors on optional ​additional hikes.